MINDANAO TIMES, October 24-25, 2022

Importance of financial literacy amidst digital growth

Wear your masks

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) — The city government of Davao will strictly en force the mandatory wearing of facemasks in cemeteries as authorities expect an influx of visitors on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2 that may trigger a surge in COVID-19 cases.

on Friday that the local government will enforce mandatory compliance with the minimum public

health standards (MPHS) even after some protocols have been relaxed, includ ing the wearing of face

masks in public and wellventilated places.

While wearing face masks in public places is voluntary on ordinary days, local enforcers will ensure mandatory compliance dur ing Undas to protect visi

tors from contracting the infection.

“These are possible superspreader events. Cem eteries are open spaces. However, for this event (Undas), we will imple ment strictly the minimum

public health standards, including the mandatory wearing of face masks in cemeteries even if they are open spaces,” she said.

Last September 12, President Ferdinand Mar

• Face protection mandatory in cemeteries during Undas Dr. Michelle Schloss er, spokesperson for the local task force on COV ID-19 said over DCDR

LAPIDA

Weekend vaccinations set at People’s Park until December

BFP-Davao warns against vs substandard Christmas lights

DAVAO CITY (Min daNews) – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)Davao City has cautioned Davaoeños against buy ing cheap but substandard Christmas lights to avoid fire incidents during the holidays.

SFO4 Ramil E. Gil

lado, concurrent chief in telligence and investiga tion section of Davao City Fire District, on Friday urged consumers to only get Christmas lights with genuine Philippine Stand ard (PS) Quality and Im port Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers.

He said these stickers warrant that the items have already complied with the requirements of the Depart ment of Trade and Industry (DTI).

He added that sub standard Christmas lights caused some major fire

Dr. Michelle Schlosser, the spokesperson of the Davao City COVID-19 Task Force, said, "We still have weekend vaccination and there should be no rea son na di makapabakuna nga wala o dili open ang district health office ug ang barangay (that we can't get vaccinated since the district health office and the ba rangay are closed) because

City ranks 4th in competitiveness

DAVAO City ranked the fourth most competitive in the highly-urbanized cities category by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during the 10th Cities and Municipalities Competi tiveness Summit last Oct. 20.

The city maintained the fourth spot in the overall standing for most competi tive HUCs, the same spot it had in 2021. This year Quezon City came in first,

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

followed by Manila City, and Pasay City.

Apart from its overall rank, the city also ranked 3rd Most Competitive in Economic Dynamism; 6th Most Competitive in Infrastructure; 6th Most Competitive in Resiliency; 7th Most Competitive in Innovation; and 8th Most Competitive in Govern ment Efficiency.

This is the eighth time the city has been feted

among the top competitive HUCs since 2015, said Davao City Investment and Promotion Center Of ficer-In-Charge April Ma rie Dayap in an interview with the City Information Office.

She said that as part of the offices that represented the city during the award ing, they were delighted and honored that the city was recognized among the awardees under the highly

urbanized category- con sidered the cream of the crop among all cities in the country.

“The consistent inclu sion of the city as one of CMCI's top 5 awardees shows that we are growing. The award is a validation of the untiring efforts of the local government of Davao to improve and enhance its operations and systems for the benefit of our constitu

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

we have People's Park and it will last until December this year."

During the Bida Baku nado program of the Davao City Disaster Radio on Oct. 21, Schlosser called on families to visit the People's Park on Saturday to avail of the anti-COVID-19 pri mary two-dose vaccination series and booster shots.

She also thanked the

Philippine National Red Cross-Davao City chap ter for being a partner in the City Government of Davao's vaccination pro gram and the city health workers for sacrificing their weekends, which they could have spent with their families, to protect more Dabawenyos in the wake of the growing COVID-19

Reg. XI police get high ratings in MinDA survey

DAVAO CITY (PIA)—The Police Regional Office XI takes pride in the result of the research work con ducted in May 2022 by the Mindanao Development Authority, citing a very high rating in respect and trust and safety index.

Police Major Eudisan Gultiano, the spokesperson

of the PRO XI, bared that PRO XI got 90 percent in the respect index, a trust index rating of 91 percent, and a safety rating of 92 percent.

She said most of the residents in the Davao Re gion reveal that the police men are respectful and

MATIGSALUG weavers showcase their skills in making baskets as their products are highlighted during the lighting of the Ayala Mall Abreeza Christmas tree. BING GONZALES

THE DAVAO City COVID-19 Task Force revealed that the weekend vaccination at the People's Park is extended until December 2022.

Councilor seeks a review of cross-border policies in DC

DOST’s OneLab Program seeks Legislative Support

IN recent years, the Onestop Laboratory Services for Global Competitiveness (OneLab) program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has gained significant traction due to its high return rates for its services. Through institutionalisation, the pro gram advocates its sustain ability in providing testing and calibration services to over 500,000 customers.

OneLab’s initiative for a unified laboratory information management system partnered with 57 network members of local and international labora tories accredited to the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ex panded its capabilities to engage with Metrology, Rubber, Halal, Food and Drinking Water Safety,

Food Innovation Centers, and SETUP, with plans to broaden laboratory servic es. OneLab collected a total of Php724,064,255.27 from 2017 to 2021, equiv alent to an average of Php144,812,851 fees col lected annually, and has since been reverted to the national treasury.

These numbers were accumulated from the 1,158,841 tests and cal ibrations conducted on 781,273 samples submitted to the pool of facilities. The strategy to upgrade labora tories and produce top-level laboratory personnel stems from the foreseen demand for standards and testing laboratories worldwide. With this in mind, the pro gram has set its direction to be smarter as a network of

DAVAO CITY- Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, the cur rent Sangguniang Panglungsod Committee on Tourism and Beautification has called on the City Government and national government agencies to review the cur rent cross-border travel policies in Davao City.

In a privilege speech at the Sangguniang Pan glungsod session, the coun cilor said that this is the right time to review and reorganize existing regula tions with the decreasing COVID-19 cases and the reopening of hotels, res taurants and other tourism establishments in the city.

“In order to adapt to this new normal, we must also consider the restric

tions imposed upon our foreign tourists and foreign investors. There is a need to shed light on the issues pertaining to the guidelines issued by the IATF consid ering that Davao Interna tional Airport has slowly returned its international direct flights,” Alejandre said.

In his speech, Alejan dre urged the Sangguniang Panglungsod to invite rep

resentatives from the Bu reau of Quarantine, Bureau of Immigration, Depart ment of Tourism, the Davao International Airport, the City Health Office and the local Inter-Agency Task Force in the next sessions of the council.

Alejandre’s call stems from his personal experi ence when his friend told him that a potential inves tor from Australia arriving in Davao City to explore investment opportunities was barred entry and de ported by the Bureau of Quarantine because he was

unvaccinated. However, the Australian presented a negative RT-PCR result 48 hours before his arrival in the city.

The basis was the InterAgency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 168 series of 2022, which provides that unvaccinated foreign nationals shall be denied admission into the country and shall be subjected to the appropriate exclusion proceedings.

“The Bureau of Quar antine however explained to my friend that an un

Mountain marathon showcases DavSur town’s tourism potential

MANILA – The Philip pines and South Korea target to strengthen supply chain links between the two countries and boost coop eration on nuclear energy, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy

MATANAO, Davao del Sur – There were no cash prizes for the winners. Still, the 1st Matanao Mountain Marathon on Saturday suc cessfully showcased the richness of the mountain ous areas, caves, and wa terfalls here.

The first-ever Mindan ao-wide mountain running event lured 18 participants

in the 42-kilometer (km) distance and 41 hopefuls for the 21-km race.

Romualdo Calbes, race director and founder of Vertical To Sky Mountain Races & Climbs in Philip pines, said in an interview that Matanao holds the po tential to host similar races with foreign participants.

“Foreigners will love

to conduct extreme sports here due to the high ter rains and mountains,” said Calbes, a seasoned moun taineer and mountain run ner in and outside the Phil ippines.

The race that started at the Matanao tourism build ing passed by Su’bon Cave, Mount Lamabal, Seven

PEAK RATES. Julie dela Cruz, a flower shop owner at the so-called Dangwa flower market along Dos Castillas Street in Sampaloc, Manila, arranges her wares on Friday (Oct. 21, 2022). She expects brisk sales until All Saints’ Day but advises customers that prices are sure to increase, which also happens during graduation months and Valentine’s Day. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)

PH-SoKor discusses supply chain, nuclear energy

Marawi residents struggle to get their lives back after 5 yrs

Consul, Amity Club turn over school to Tulunan barangay

CONSUL General Li Lin, together with FilipinoChinese Amity Club repre sentatives, joined the rib bon-cutting and turn-over ceremony of Daig FilipinoChinese Amity School from Filipino-Chinese Amity Club to Barangay Daig, Tulunan, North Cotabato on Oct. 22.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by Pro vincial Governor Emmylou Mendoza, Congresswoman Samantha Santos and Tu lunan Municipal Mayor Reuel Limbungan.

In his message, Consul General Li Lin expressed his appreciation for the gen

MARAWI CITY (MindaNews) — Five years after then-President Rodrigo Duterte declared this city liberated from ISIS-inspired militants, residents who have been allowed to return are now trying to restore normalcy to their lives, while thousands of others are still living in temporary shelters in the outskirts.

Mamarinta Radia, 58, stood outside his newly rebuilt hardware store in Barangay Bubong Madaya Lilod, one of the areas where residents are already allowed to resettle.

Radia was lucky that his two-story building only sustained minor damage

from the fighting and could secure a P75,000 grant from the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

“I was able to parlay that money and opened this hardware,” said Radia, a welder and a father of four who sells small saws and bottled fuel.

Around him, one of his neighbors, “Dom,” was busy hauling sand and gravel to his house.

“Dom,” a 50-year-old public school teacher who asked not to be identified, voiced a lot of complaints.

He said his efforts to rebuild his family’s ances tral house has run around in circles due to numerous requirements for a build ing permit from the city government.

“If they want to really

Only one of the five Bukidnon landslide victims still missing

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Only one of five landslide victims in Malitbog, Bukid non remains missing as two more bodies were retrieved on Saturday, five days after the incident.

In a radio interview, res cuer Jerel dela Cruz of the Malitbog Municipal Disaster

Risk Reduction and Manage ment Office, said Lucresio Lauronal, 54, and Nerio Ta lines, 50, a backhoe operator, were recovered from the land slide site in Sitio Mabuhay, Barangay San Luis.

The first body found on Oct. 18 was of Jordan Achas, 30, followed by 52-year-old

Angelita, wife of Lauronal, the following day.

Raffy Simprota, 34, has yet to be found.

They were buried when a portion of the mountain slope in Barangay San Luis eroded on Monday after a heavy downpour.

help us, they should do away with these require ments. They should do away with the exorbitant fees,” he said.

Most of Marawi’s sec tion called the Main Af fected Area (MAA), where the militants made their last stand, is still off-limits to residents. However, the government has construct ed new mosques, build ings, and a sprawling sports stadium.

Ex-rebels receive debriefing

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

TWENTY-FIVE Former Rebels (FR) successfully underwent a three-month live-in deradicalization and capacity-building by the Davao Del Sur Task Force

CONSUL General Li Lin and Mr. Nelson Chua (Honorary president of the Filipino-Chinese Amity Club, Davao Chapter) plant a memorial tree during the school’s turnover.

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Beyond the Z to Indonesia OBLIQUE OBSERVATIONS

BY ATTY. GILBERTO LAUENGCO, J.D.

“In the places I go there are things that I see that I never could spell if I stopped with a Z. I'm telling you this be cause you're one of my friends. My alphabet starts where your alphabet ends.” – Dr. Seuss

In the book “On Beyond Zebra!” by Dr. Seuss, one of the main characters proudly states that he knows everything that there is to know since he knows all the letters of the alphabet from A to Z and that Z is as far as the alphabet goes. The alphabet, he says, was sufficient to let him identify all the known things in the world. The narrator replies that he could stop with a Z as most people do but then states that one can go beyond the letter Z. He then draws additional strange letters and gives the quote you see on top.

Importance of financial literacy amidst digital growth

THE pandemic may have brought a negative impact on global health and economies, but it also presented opportunities to some -- such as for businesses to rethink their strategies, and for customers and employees to embrace a new method of engagement.

ESPRESSO MORNINGS

BY JOE ZALDARRIAGA

At the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the coun try saw a rapid growth in the e-commerce industry as people switched to a safer and more convenient way of purchasing goods.

For this year alone, a study by Statista said that the ecommerce industry in the Philippines is projected to increase to US$20.18 billion, and further by 17 percent in 2025.

The rise of the e-commerce industry created a domino effect on the financial industry, having recorded a rise in the number of banked Filipinos. This was supported by the emergence of digital banking that has gained ground amid electronic payments and digital financial services’ increasing volume and value.

According to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), 23 percent of the Filipino adult population is now banked, up from only around 13 percent in 2019.

Even more notable is the increase in the number of banked Filipinos with e-wallet accounts. From a mere 8 percent in 2019, the number of e-wallet users has gone up to 36 percent.

Reports said millennials and the Generation Z, which comprise 70 percent of the Philippine population, are among the driving forces behind this e-wallet adoption.

Then there are the e-wallets that have further evolved, of fering more services and solutions for Filipino customers. One example is Maya Bank Inc. (MAYA), formerly PayMaya Philip pines, which recently integrated its all-in-one money platform under Maya app, combining the best of e-wallet, crypto, and digital banking.

Maya offers an interest rate of as much as 6 percent per annum—markedly higher than interest rates offered by any traditional bank. Since its launch five months ago, it has since registered 1 million subscribers and achieved PHP10 billion worth of deposits.

Apart from Maya, five more digital banks have secured a license to operate from the BSP, namely Overseas Filipino Bank Inc., UNOBank Inc., UnionDigital Bank Inc., Tonik Digital

Bank Inc., and GoTyme.

The continuing digitalization in the country and its positive re ception means that it is here to stay. According to a survey by finder. com, Filipinos with digital bank accounts will account for 33 percent of the adult population by 2027. On average, 34 percent of people worldwide will have a digital bank account within the next five years, up from an average of just 19 percent in 2022.

In the context of the rising inflation, there is a huge op portunity for the banking industry to ramp up on education and financial literacy. Without the basic know-how on managing finances, people will be more at risk of making wrong decisions on how and where to save and invest their money. In fact, this concept should be introduced in early childhood education, to provide for a strong foundation on money management.

Through an effective financial literacy program, Filipinos will be able to make sound financial decisions, avoid incur ring debt, and achieve financial goals. Understanding how finances are ably handled is also a need that was highlighted during the pandemic, with people going through unexpected financial challenges triggered by health emergencies, job loss, business shutdown, among others. Those who were financially knowledgeable and prepared for any eventualities were able to survive and even thrived.

Aside from education, the government must also put in place a solid regulatory framework on the new technologies in the financial sector to reduce uncertainties and most importantly, protect consumer welfare. There are many Filipinos who are still trying to understand the basics of monetary management and might fall prey to con tricks in the guise of tech innovations.

At the end of the day, there should be a check and balance, with leaders in government and in the private financial sector going back to what matters most in espousing innovation- en hanced experiences for businesses and consumers that make lives easier and more productive.

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoing article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Office of the Press Secretary.

We often set limits on what we want to learn or consider because that is our comfort zone. We want to limit our stress by sticking to the familiar or the so-called “conventional wisdom.” This aversion to looking beyond our safe spaces shackles our ability to look for answers and opportunities that can be found beyond the borders we have placed.

I remembered Dr. Seuss’ quote when a friend of mine recently observed that we Filipinos often look to the “big” or established nations for new opportunities, ideas, and solutions to our country’s problems. We study their technology and their applications. We send delegations to these countries on a regular basis.

Since we are focused on them, we sometimes over look the things and knowledge our neighbors can offer us. Worse, some of us do not even accept the fact that we could learn a thing or two from them.

To the south of our country lies Indonesia. Despite this country’s proximity to the Philippines, many Fili pinos know little of our Asean neighbor. This is unfor tunate because for all intents and purposes Indonesians are our brothers and sisters. We look so much alike that we are often mistaken for one another when we are in another country. There are even many words in the Indo nesian Bahasa and Tagalog that are similar like “kami”, “kita”,”lima” and “anak”. In the past, there was even a proposal to form a Malay Confederation with Indonesia and Malaysia and the Philippines. Philippine embassies across the world often count on Indonesia and other Asean nations to support our efforts. Despite this deep connec tion, we have rarely considered partnerships with them in various fields.

Indonesia has been the top 16th economy in the world (GDP rankings) for the past two years. Many economic analysts opine that before the end of this century, the country is expected to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, just behind China, India and the United States. These facts alone should encourage Filipinos in the private sector to consider looking into working with counterparts in Indonesia.

Lately, there has been an uptick in interest in joint venture engagements with both the public and private sec tors of Indonesia. There is now a large group of Filipinos and Indonesians whose sole purpose is to encourage and expand these efforts. Communications, manufacturing, renewable energy, coal exports, rail and other forms of public transportation, and agriculture are some of the areas of interest for these groups.

Our country faces various problems. Perhaps, instead of looking far and sticking to the normal places for an swers, we can go beyond the alphabet of known answers, beyond the extent of standard solutions, and beyond the letter “Z”. Perhaps we can consider Indonesia.

This is just my oblique observation.

It must be noted that the book I mentioned “On Beyond Zebra!” contains several quotable quotes and inspired wisdom. It is unfortunate that this book is no longer published because of one illustration that the west ern “woke” found problematic and “hurtful”. As such, it has joined several works of art that have been canceled needlessly. This, however, is a matter best discussed another day.

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the forego ing article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Office of the Press Secretary.

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NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired until the month of AUGUST 2022, if not redeemed or renewed on or before SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, will be sold to the Public on OCTOBER 20, 2022.

Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa AGOSTO 2022. Kung dili malukat sa dili pa moabot ang OKTUBRE 18, 2022, ibaligya sa publiko karong OKTUBRE 20, 2022.

EURO CIRCLE PAWNSHOP

SAN PEDRO ST.,

CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0521

EURO MAIN PAWNSHOP

ILUSTRE ST.,

CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-7511 MATI CITY,

- TEL. NO.: 306-0665

EURO STAR PAWNSHOP

ILUSTRE ST.,

CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0667

EURO SUN PAWNSHOP

SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-3321

PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY DATES WILL BE AUCTIONED ON AUGUST 17, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.

All Pawned items at GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., that expired until the month of JUNE 2022, must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa HUNYO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

General Lao, Toril Agton. Toril Buhangin Magallanes Tagum Saavedra, Toril Agdao

OCT. 17, 2022

OCT. 17, 2022

OCT. 14, 2022

OCT. 07, 2022 OCT. 25, 2022 OCT. 17, 2022 OCT. 19, 2022

291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348

All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired until the month of AUGUST 2022, must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa AGOSTO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. SAN PEDRO OCTOBER 18, 2022 321-2185 ILUSTRE OCTOBER 01, 2022 234-4844

9GEMS Pawnshop Inc.

All pawned items that expired during the month of MAY, 2015 if not renewed or re deemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will be sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

All pawned items that expired during the month of MAY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before MAY 2022 will be sold to the public on JULY 16, 2022 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16, 2022 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

DAVAO

FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP

#47 Lao St., Toril, Davao City Tel. No. 295-2460

Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON AUGUST 2022 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON SEPTEMBER 2022 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON OCTOBER 18, 2022 AT 9:00AM.

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Toy Bldg., Lapu-lapu St., Agdao, Davao City

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All Pawned Items that expired during the month of JUNE 2022 must be renewed or redeemed Two (2) days before the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed or renewed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 A.M.

Gibpahibalo ang tanan nga ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP, INC. magsubasta sa tanan nga nag expired hangtod sa bulan sa MAYO 2022, ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

EXPIRY DATES AUCTION DATES AUGUST 2022 OCTOBER 13, 2022

All pawned items that expired during the month of JULY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 will be sold to the public on SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWN SHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa HULYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong SETYEMBRE 16, 2021 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

All Pawned items that expired until the month of JUNE 2022, must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa HUNYO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. BAJADA OCT. 04, 2022 321-8705 (Beside NBI Office)

BABAK SAMAL OCT. 21, 2022 301-4019

SAN PEDRO OCT. 11, 2022 227-6772

CABAGUIO OCT. 27, 2022 321-6223

TIBUNGCO OCT. 28, 2022 222-2494

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of AUGUST 2022 , must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior to the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 a.m.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang NARDING PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa AGOSTO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS.

BRANCHES

Matina Crossing OCT. 21, 2022 (082) 321-1814

Tibungco OCT. 18, 2022 (082) 296-4130

PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC.

Panabo (Main) OCT. 31, 2022 (084) 628-8418 Panabo (Branch) OCT. 14, 2022 (084) 628-842

CPB-NGI PAWNSHOP, INC.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the Months of JULY 2022 (Regular Items) and AUGUST 2022 (Gadgets) must be redeemed or renewed two (2) days prior to the Auction date schedule as stated below. If not redeemed or renewed will be sold to the public on its respectively auction date schedule at its premises at 9:00 AM

BRANCHES: AUCTION DATE TEL. NO. San Pedro (Main) OCT. 18, 2022 327-8832

Agdao OCT. 18, 2022 327-6275

Toril OCT. 18, 2022 327-8503

Bolton OCT. 18, 2022 392-3022

Digos City OCT. 18, 2022 333-9945

Claveria OCT. 18, 2022 296-8081 Km. 7 Lanang OCT. 18, 2022 235-3473

Email us @ rosegoldpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

Rosegold Pawnshop Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637

Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre Street, Davao City (Beside NCCC Hardwaremaxx) Tel. No. (082) 295-6199

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All Jewelry and other articles pawned at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main, Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre, Rosegold Pawnshop Bolton, Rosegold Pawnshop, Agdao and Rosegold Pawnshop Buhangin from APRIL 16, 2022 TO MAY 15, 2022 If not redeemed or renewed on or before OCTOBER 14, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on OCTOBER 17, 2022 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

(Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128

Email: goldstandardpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Accepts: Jewelry, wholesaler and retailer on all kinds of jewelry

Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

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All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro,Ilustre from APRIL 16, 2022 TO MAY 15, 2022 if not redeemed or renewed on OCTOBER 14, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on OCTOBER 17, 2022 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

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Collision may have formed the Moon in mere hours, simulations reveal

BILLIONS of years ago, a version of our Earth that looks very different than the one we live on today was hit by an object about the size of Mars, called Theia -- and out of that collision the Moon was formed. How exactly that formation occurred is a scientific puzzle researchers have studied for decades, without a conclusive answer.

Most theories claim the Moon formed out of the debris of this collision, coalescing in orbit over months or years. A new simulation puts forth a different theory -- the Moon may have formed immediately, in a matter of hours, when material from the Earth and Theia was launched directly into orbit after the impact.

"This opens up a whole new range of possible starting places for the Moon's evolution," said Jacob Kegerreis, a postdoctoral researcher at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley, and lead author of the paper on these results published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. "We went into this project not knowing exactly what the outcomes of these high-resolution simulations would be. So, on top of the big eye-opener that standard resolutions can give you misleading answers, it was extra exciting that the new results could include a tantalisingly Moon-like satellite in orbit."

The simulations used in this research are some of the most detailed of their kind, operating at the highest reso lution of any simulation run to study the Moon's origins or other giant impacts. This extra computational power showed that lower-resolution simulations can miss out on important aspects of these kinds of collisions, allowing researchers to see new behaviors emerge in a way previous studies just couldn't see.

A Puzzle of Planetary History

Understanding the Moon's origins requires using what we know about the Moon -- our knowledge of its mass, orbit, and the precise analysis of lunar rock samples -- and coming up with scenarios that could lead to what we see today.

ANALYSIS FRANK TAVARES, NASA'S AMES RESEARCH CENTER

Previously prevailing theories could explain some as pects of the Moon's properties quite well, such as its mass and orbit, but with some major caveats. One outstanding mystery has been why the composition of the Moon is so similar to Earth's. Scientists can study the composition of a material based on its isotopic signature, a chemical clue to how and where an object was created. The lunar samples scientists have been able to study in labs show very similar isotopic signatures to rocks from Earth, un like rocks from Mars or elsewhere in the solar system. This makes it likely that much of the material that makes up the Moon originally came from Earth.

In previous scenarios where Theia sprayed out into orbit and mixed with only a little material from Earth, it's less likely we'd see such strong similarities -- unless Theia was also isotopically similar to Earth, an unlikely coincidence. In this theory, more Earth material is used to create the Moon, particularly its outer layers, which could help explain this composition similarity.

There have been other theories proposed to explain these similarities in composition, such as the synestia model -- where the Moon is formed inside a swirl of vaporized rock from the collision -- but these arguably struggle to explain the Moon's current orbit.

This faster, single-stage formation theory offers a cleaner and more elegant explanation for both these outstanding issues. It could also give new ways to find answers for other unsolved mysteries. This scenario can put the Moon into a wide orbit with an interior that isn't fully molten, potentially explaining properties like the Moon's tilted orbit and thin crust -- making it one of the most enticing explanations for the Moon's origins yet.

Getting closer to confirming which of these theories is correct will require analysis of future lunar samples brought back to Earth for study from NASA's future Artemis missions. As scientists gain access to samples from other parts of the Moon and from deeper beneath the Moon's surface, they will be able to compare how real-world data matches up to these simulated scenarios, and what they indicate about how the Moon has evolved over its billions of years of history.

A Shared Origin

Beyond simply learning more about the Moon, these studies can bring us closer to understanding how our own Earth became the life-harboring world it is today.

"The more we learn about how the Moon came to be, the more we discover about the evolution of our own Earth," said Vincent Eke, a researcher at Durham Uni versity and a co-author on the paper. "Their histories are intertwined -- and could be echoed in the stories of other planets changed by similar or very different collisions."

The cosmos is filled with collisions -- impacts are essential to how planetary bodies form and evolve. On Earth, we know that the impact of Theia and other changes throughout its history is part of how it was able to gather the materials necessary for life. The better scientists can simulate and analyze what's at play in these collisions, the more prepared we are to understand how a planet could evolve to be habitable like our own Earth.

This research is a collaborative effort between Ames and Durham University, supported by the Institute for Computational Cosmology's Planetary Giant Impact Research group. The simulations used were run using the open-source SWIFT, (SPH with Inter-Dependent Fine-grained Tasking) code, carried out on the DiRAC (Distributed Research Utilizing Advanced Computing) Memory Intensive service ("COSMA"), hosted by Durham University on behalf of the DiRAC High-Performance Computing facility.

Under Marcos father-and-son, Filipino peasants remain landless

MANILA - On the 50th anniversary of Presidential Decree 27 or the Marcos dictatorship sham land reform program, we join peasants under the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and their supporters at the protest toward Mendiola bridge in Manila, to continue demanding the free distribution of land in the country, as the genuine measure for the emancipation of Filipino peasants from the bondage of landlessness and poverty.

Ang PD 27 ng diktador na si Marcos ay peke, na mas malala sa ilalim ngayon ng kanyang anak, na walang bagong batas para sa repormang agraryo. Napakaliit na nga ng coverage at iilan lang ang farmer-beneficiaries, mayorya pa nito ang hindi nakakumpleto ng amortisasyon kasing-aga ng 1985.

Data from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) showed that PD 27 was only able to cover 594,175 hectares of rice and corn lands from 1972 to 1986, with Land Acquisition and Distribution (LAD) expenditure of P81.3 billion. This included the P22.9 billion for land owner compensation, P55.7 billion for land processing and P2.6 for agrarian justice delivery. This roughly reflected P136,853 expenses per hectare and P5.8 billion per year. Moreover, this was a measly 7% of the total 8.4 million hectares of agricultural lands in 1972, amid 25 million rural population or 66% of the country's total. Worse, in 1985, 75% of the farmer-beneficiaries failed to complete amortization. In 1988, a minority, less than 6% of peas ant families, received the certificate of land transfer, and among this, 2.4% with emancipation patents.

Sinalba lang ng PD 27 ang mga haciendang tubuhan, niyugan at iba pa ng kanyang mga crony tulad nina Dand ing Cojuangco, Yulo, Araneta, Benedicto, Enrile, Lobregat at iba pa. Nagsimula rin lumawak ang mga plantasyong kontrolado ng mga dayuhan tulad ng Del Monte at Castle Cooke, sa iskemang lease agreements," Casilao slammed.

Farmers in Cojuangco sugar haciendas in Negros Oc cidental, Hacienda Yulo in Laguna and Yulo King Ranch in Palawan, Araneta estate in Bulacan, Lupang Ramos in Cavite, and other lands in the country exempted by the

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PD 27 continue to demand land distribution. The social injustice of the PD 27 was continued by the CARP, when agrarian reform beneficiaries remained to be obliged to pay for amortization.

Dahil ang PD 27 at CARP ay hindi nakabatay sa social justice, na dapat ay free distribution of land, bangkarote ito, at mayorya ay hindi nakakumpleto ng pagbabayad. Ngayon, sumusulpot na ang panukalang condonation dahil nanatiling may nakabara sa pag bebenta ng lupa, na siya namang inaabangan ng mga malalaking negosyante

Based on DAR data in 2017, only 11% of the total ARBs were able to complete amortization to the Land bank. While CARP coverage increased to 3.8 million hectares in 1991 and finally to 5.4 million hectares in 2016, this remained less than half of the total 12.6 million hectares of agricultural lands in the country, amid a rural population of 58 million living on 42% of the total lands. This very character of the national population clearly demonstrated the urgency of genuine agrarian reform and poverty alleviation of rural-based or peasant families.

Ito ang matagal na naming ipinapaliwanag, na ang kawalang tunay na repormang agraryo o malawakang landlessness ay nagpapanatili lamang ng walang katapu sang kahirapan ng malaking porsyento ng populasyon sa bansa. Bukod sa ito ay kawalang demokrasya, malaki ang danyos nito sa pambansang ekonomiya, dahil nanatiling maliit ang merkado, dahil wala ngang pambili ang mga mahihirap na pamilyang magsasaka. Kaya, susi ang libreng pamamahagi ng lupa, para sila ay magkaroon ng sasakahing lupa, lumikha ng pagkain at mga produkto, magkaroon ng sapat na kabuhayan, mag-suplay sa lokal na merkado at intermediate na mga industries, makabili ng mga produkto ng manufacturers, at sa buo lalaki ang

produksyon, makakamit ang food security based sa selfsufficiency, at makikinabang rin ang mga negosyanteng Pilipino. Ito ang pilit na hinaharang ng minoryang mga haciendero, kumprador ng mga dayuhang monopolyo at mga tagapagsulong ng patakarang neoliberalismo.

Ultimately, we urge the people to support the House Bill 1161 Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill or GARB, that proposed free distribution of land to poor peasants, as the real measure for their emancipation from poverty, to sustain agricultural production and rural development.

Hangga't walang libreng pamamahagi ng lupa, at napakaraming magsasaka ang walang lupang sinasaka, mananatiling bagsak ang pambansang ekonomiya at magpapatuloy ang mga pakikibaka para sa kanilang karapatan, na dudulo sa mas malaking social unrest.

For Reference: Ariel Casilao

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cos Jr. released Executive Order No. 3, allowing the optional wearing of face masks in open spaces or non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation.

Section 1 provides that the voluntary wear ing of face masks in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation is allowed, provided that not fullyvaccinated individuals,

senior citizens, and im munocompromised indi viduals are highly encour aged to wear masks, and physical distancing will be observed all times.

It added that face masks “shall continue to be worn in indoor private or public establishments, including in public transportation by land, air, or sea, and in outdoor settings where physical distancing cannot

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cases and the new Omicron subvariants.

"For you to get your vaccine, ilang gi- give up ang weekend with the fam ily para maproteksyunan mo ug ang ang inyong pamilya (they gave up their weekend with the family to protect you and your fam ily)," the city health official said.

She also thanked May or Sebastian "Baste" Du terte for supporting the weekend vaccination roll out, considering that it would entail additional logistics and funding.

Schlosser said Davao City recorded 103 new COVID-19 cases with a 14 percent positivity rate. Of this number, 59 are asymptomatic, and 44 are mild cases.

Since Davao City has already exceeded the tar get population, she said, "Vaccination really works because most of our vac cinated COVID-19 cases either don't have any symp

toms or only have mild symptoms. Ang importante lang man gyud is maiwasan nato ang kamatayon tungod sa severe o critical type of COVID-19 (What's impor tant is to prevent death due to a severe or critical type of COVID-19)."

As the everyday faceto-face classes begin on Nov. 2 in all public schools, she also urged parents to submit their children to vaccination to give them an extra layer of protection.

She, however, said that they still have not received any word from the Depart ment of Health (DOH) Davao Region about any new Omicron variants de tected in Davao City.

DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergiere ear lier reported that Davao Re gion is among the regions detected with XBB cases.

But Schlosser main tained that the vaccines work against any variants of COVID-19.

be maintained.”

Last year, the local government closed all cemeteries for two weeks to avoid crowding at cem eteries that could pos sibly cause the spread of COVID-19. Davao City remains under Alert Level 1, the least restrictive in the country’s alert level system.

The local government will not compel the visitors

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incidents in the previous Christmas celebrations.

To lessen the fire risk, he said safety inspectors monitor even the installa tion of Christmas lights in the establishments.

Gillado urged Dabawe nyos not to fall prey to cheap Christmas lights sold in the local markets, as they are most likely made of low-quality materials and are non-compliant with the product standards of the DTI.

“If you look at the price, you may wonder why it’s too cheap. If it is cheap, we may say that the quality of the materials has been compromised because if you are a businessman, you will not sell your prod ucts at a low price when you are spending more for your capital. If the price is low, so is the quality of the product,” he said.

He told shoppers not to buy Christmas lights that are made of thin wires with loose plugs because they can overheat easily or cause short circuits and,

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to get vaccinated, but those who show symptoms of the infection, such as fever, cough, and colds, will be barred from entering the cemeteries, she said.

She said medical tents would be put up in cemeter ies to assist the visitors.

“Our government is not lenient. We are strict when it comes to imple mentation of our health guidelines because that is

one way we can protect our community from the massive spread of the in fection,” she said.

But Schlosser encour aged the public to get vac cinated to give themselves an additional layer of pro tection from the virus, es pecially now that Omicron subvariants XBB and XBC have been detected in the country.

On Friday, the national

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office of the Department of Health reported that 81 cases of subvariant XBB have been detected in Western Visayas and Davao Region, and 193 cases of subvariant XBC in 11 regions, most of them in Soccsksargen and Davao Region.

Schlosser said vacci nation works against all variants of COVID-19. (Antonio L. Colina IV)

subsequently, fires.

He added the thickness of wires must not be less than 1.5 mm.

He also cautioned against reusing old Christ mas lights.

Deolly L. Roque, chief of DTI-Davao’s Regional Consumer Protection Divi sion, said the agency has started monitoring local es tablishments selling Christ mas lights in the region.

She said Christmas lights without ICC or PS markings are very hazard ous because they do not undergo product testing and can cause a fire.

“Aside from monitor ing, we do massive orien tation for our consumers. They have to be familiar ized by making sure they only have Christmas lights with ICC or PS markings,” she said.

She said the agency would deploy more con sumer protection personnel to monitor establishments, particularly electrical appli ances. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

globally renowned labora tories distinguished for its quality, proficiency, and reliability in the provision of testing, calibration, re search and development (R&D), and training ser vices.

Furthermore, OneLab, in its entirety, applies to the newly imposed socioeco nomic agenda of the current administration, which calls for digitalization through providing accessible and efficient government ser vice. In connection with this, the DOST’s planned programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) ensued the creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to determine the requirements to sustain the program and execute its integrated data system through the creation of the program’s roadmap. The roadmap indicates the plans to engage in training programs, increase and enhance OneLab facili ties, expand membership to cater to a wider variety of services, inter-agency

collaborations, and aug ment services, to name a few. These efforts support the program’s directive to be globally competitive in providing analytical and calibration services available in one single touch point. The program reinforces its overall strat egies to enhance Human Resource, Laboratory Ser vices, Laboratory Network, Laboratory Infrastructure and Facilities, IT Plat forms, and Sustainability Strategies.

The union of research and development institu tions and regional test ing laboratories from the DOST and non-DOST members cater to various services essential to address organizational needs. This includes partnerships with PEZA zones extending S&T support for exporting, being at par with interna tional standards. With the application of international standard testing and im plementation of method validation and develop

trustworthy.

Gultiano underscored the kind of assessment by the people where they feel very safe because they trust and respect the police.

“The rating speaks for the situation in Davao Re gion, where generally we are peaceful and safety,” she said.

Gultiano said the sur vey was done randomly among people from all walks of life in the region.

She disclosed that the research was done scientifi

ment, OneLab incorporates systematic processing to augment global recognition of its services.

The program’s sus tainability rests on its eventual institutionaliza tion. OneLab’s assistance to its current customers would, in due course, be available to the masses granted that it be provided with the relevant fund ing necessary to main tain its progress. Aside

cally, making it a point that the respondents were not members of the Philippine National Police.

“We take pride in the results of the survey. In fact, cum laude kami pag dating sa public trust, re spect and safety of Davao Region,” Gultiano said.

The Police Regional Office XI is currently un der the leadership of Brig. General Benjamin Silo, Jr. as the regional direc tor. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

from servicing MSMEs, researchers, LGUs, regula tory agencies and industries it also supports research and development activi ties, making it apparent to gain legislative support to consistently serve the people, certifying inclusive S&T development for all.

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ents. We take note that other cities are also doing their best to improve their services to their people,” Dayap said, adding that the recognition is dedicated to all Davaoeños who continue to trust and cooperate with the local government.

Meanwhile, she added that the city government would continue striving to improve its public service delivery.

“Our Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte and our local of ficials, in partnership with the private sector, continue to come up with innovative approaches and solutions and take steps to improve our local government systems, delivery of services, and overall living and business conditions in the city, is the driving force behind the suc cess of the city,” Dayap said.

She said that Davao re mains strong in the four pil lars that are used as the bases for ranking. These pillars are Economic Dynamism, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Innovation.

Dayap said that for Economic Dynamism, the city continues to build a business-friendly environ ment and improve the Ease of Doing business while maintaining a good working relationship with the private sector.

For Infrastructure, she said that the city witnessed the construction and the rise of several infrastruc ture projects and more are expected to come. Several infrastructure projects are also designed to improve Davao's trade, connectivity, and quality of life.

“When it comes to re siliency, we are confident that Davao City is one of the best in the country with our current infrastructure and systems. While innovation has been fully embraced with the city’s operations and processes being automated and digitized. In addition, Innovation has become a

priority agenda of the lo cal government in recent years that we have in fact established the Davao City Inventions and Innovations Council,” Dayap added.

Acting City Adminis trator Francis Mark Layog expressed his gratitude to the Department of Trade and Industry for “recognizing Davao City as one of the top performing highly urbanized cities”.

He also thanked the city government workers who are behind this success.

“We thank the workers of the local government unit for their continued com mitment to sustaining the growth of the city and en suring the efficient delivery of quality services to the public,” he said.

Layog also said that this award inspires more effort to improve the competitive pillars that the local govern ment shall continue to push forward in attaining its vi sion to become a globally livable city and a center of excellence guided by its 12 key priority areas.

The city was represent ed by Atty. Jonah Margarette F. Presto, Asst. Chief of Staff, City Mayor’s Office, Ms. Maribel T. Paguican, Head, Business Bureau, Mr. Christian D. Cambaya, Economist III, Davao City Investment Promotion Cent er. The awarding ceremony was held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila.

The awarding body, CMCI, is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry-Competitiveness Bureau through the Inter national Council for Small Business Philippines as the Advocacy Partner.

Now in its 10th year, the Cities and Municipali ties Competitiveness Index (CMCI) highlights the con ferment of over 100 awards to deserving local govern ment units that have excelled in the five pillars.

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vaccinated foreigner may enter the country or the City, provided that a local government unit or LGU will issue an acceptance of this foreigner. However, everyone I asked is still at a loss as to how to obtain this LGU acceptance,” Coun

cilor Alejandre said in his speech.

“I believe that the priv ilege we are giving to our fellow Filipinos must also be extended to foreign tour ists and investors entering the City,” The Councilor said. (PIA/RG Alama)

(MOTIE) said in a statement.

This, as Manila and Seoul held their second Joint Com mission for Trade and Eco nomic Cooperation (JCTEC) meeting last Oct. 18 led by Department of Trade and In dustry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo and MOTIE Deputy Trade Minister Jeong Dae-jin in South Korea.

“Both sides assessed that this meeting, a first to be held in person since the pandemic outbreak, has been opportune in expanding Korea-Philippines economic cooperation center ing on core raw materials, nuclear power plants, renew able energy, and eco-friendly automobiles,” MOTIE said.

MOTIE said both coun tries agreed to push for a memorandum of understand ing (MOU) on Korea-Phil ippines Core Raw Materials Supply Chain, taking ad vantage of the rich mineral

production in the Philippines, especially nickel, chromium and copper.

Integrated mineral pro cessing is one of the priority sectors of the DTI under its “Make It Happen in the Phil ippines” campaign.

“For nuclear power plants and energy, the two countries established a new working-lev el communication channel to deepen their ties in energy ef ficiency, and intend to expand their scope of collaboration. In particular, both sides agreed on strengthening nuclear power cooperation for revival of the Philippines’ nuclear reactor industry, and shared policy directions on clean energy development,” MOTIE added.

The Philippines has been discussing small modular re actor (SMR) technology with South Korea.

The Korea Hydro Nu clear Power Company also

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Waterfalls, Fetam Waterfalls, Underground River, Soliman Cave and Waterfalls, Bantong Falls, Skyfall Peak, and Dats Cave, among others.

The top finishers, includ ing 42-km winner Roberto Cain, will be endorsed to the 5th Mt. Apo Sky & Vertical Race slated December 16 to 18 in Sta Cruz town.

Cain finished the race in seven hours and 14 minutes.

“The trail was very diffi

cult. Some routes you needed to crawl, then run, and slide on slopes. But all in all, Matanao mountain ranges are very beautiful,” he said.

Cain urged the youth to get into running as it is both healthy and beneficial for their total well-being.

“You can start by train ing two times a day and have a good diet. But continue to focus on your studies as well,” he said.

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erosity of the Filipino-Chinese Amity Club and encouraged the school's learners to ad vance the China-Philippines friendship and cooperation further.

EX-REBELS...

Balik-Loob at Mindanao Bap tist Rural Life Center (MBR LC) in Barangay Kinuskusan, Bansalan, Davao Del Sur on Oct. 20.

Lt. Col. Ezra Balagtey, commander of 39th Infan try Battalion, said the InterAgency program, which is on its third implementation since 2021, aims to deconstruct the "hate" indoctrinated to former rebels, redeem their dignity, and reorient them on home economics and family values are part of the general objec tive of reintegrating the FRs to their respective communities.

The FRs three-month programmed activities were

The earthquake that struck and devastated North Cotabato in October 2019 has called upon the generosity of the Filipino-Chinese Amity Club members to donate and

conducted studies on the re habilitation of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.

The MOTIE said the free trade agreement (FTA) be tween the two countries “will be signed in the near future”.

Under the FTA, agricul tural items like avocados “will be subject to risk assessment procedures in accordance with export quarantine regu lations”.

“In industrial and tech nology cooperation, the two nations intend to keep en gaging in Korea-Philippines ODAs (official development assistance) on molds, agri cultural machinery and food products. Moreover, joint efforts for modernization of old public transport vehi cles, demonstration of EVs (electric vehicles) and other eco-friendly car projects will be expanded,” MOTIE added. (PNA)

Clover Jane Sabornido, Matanao tourism office head, said they rely on sports tour ism to promote their sites.

“This one will really boost our tourism industry. We indulge in extreme sports be cause the Matanao topography is very ideal for trail mountain marathons,” she added “We are planning international competitions, hopefully in the next two to three years.” (PNA)

construct the school building on new grounds in the hopes that this could preserve and strengthen the solidarity and friendship between the Chi nese and Filipino peoples.

Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated Ilustre St., Davao City Tel # 224-1204; 222-6086

AUCTION SALE!

The DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. and NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP will be having its JOINT AUCTION on all unredeemed pawned items left during the month of June 2022. The said items will be sold to the public at the following VENUE AND DATE.

Gipahibalo ang publiko na ang DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. og ang NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP; magsubasta sa tanang prenda nga naremata atong Hunyo 2022. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

clustered into three; Psycho social Intervention (includes deradicalization, interpersonal skills and spiritual enlight enment); Occupational and Livelihood Skills Develop ment (organic farming, home economics and industrial skills); and Alternative Lit eracy Program.

Likewise, during the du ration of the program, the FR beneficiaries were enroled in the civil registry and were given legal papers, particu larly birth certificates.

Aside from the assistance from the Enhance Compre hensive Local Integration Program of Task Force Balik

Loob, the provincial govern ment gave additional financial assistance worth P20,000 each. At the same time, the Davao Sur Provincial Ag riculture Office distributed starter kits.

The closing ceremony was attended by the different converging agencies and insti tutions of the program.

This includes the provin cial local government, Depart ment of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Depart ment of Social Welfare and Development-XI (DSWD), Department of Education, Department of Agriculture (DA), Technical Education and

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Outside the section, life has slowly returned among the residents who were allowed to rebuild their lives.

“My life has improved since we ran away from the war,” Beverly Modasir, who sells fried bananas near the Amai Pakpak Medical Center said.

Madasir said she gave birth to a daughter at the temporary evacuation center inside the Lanao del Sur Pro vincial Capitol in 2017.

“I named her Mar-Mar for Marawi-Martial Law. It’s a remembrance of the days of how we survived as evacu ees,” she said.

On the new road in front of the temporary shelters in Barangay Sagonsongan, busi nessman Alex Tomawis was busy supervising his workers put the finishing touches to a

Skills Development AuthorityXI (TESDA), Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Davao Del Sur (PDRRMC), Local Government Unit of Bansa lan, Davao Del Sur, Barangay LGU of Brgy Kinuskusan, Bansalan Davao Del Sur, Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC), 39 Infantry Battalion, 10ID and Davao Del Sur Provincial Police Office.

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Except for the couple, all three were workers of the municipal engineering office, which was conducting clear ing operations at the time of the incident.

"As instructed by the Mayor (Gary Casiño), we will not stop the search and retrieval operations until the remaining victim is found," dela Cruz said.

Northern Mindanao’s Re gional Disaster Risk Reduc tion and Management Council said 14,471 individuals, or 4,166 families, were affected by the inclement weather here and in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. (PNA)

newly opened store.

A client had just walked out of the store after buying a bronze food tray worth P4,000.

Tomawis said his store is enjoying brisk sales of house decors and sofas to residents who are refurbishing the new homes they have constructed on the city’s outskirts.

“Maranaos are traders. Pabayaan lang sana ng go byerno ipabalik sa loob ng MAA, kami na ang bahala.

Makabangon kami (Govern ment should just allow us to go back inside the MAA and we do the rest. We can rise up again),” he said.

Drieza Liningding, said 5,000 families are still living in temporary shelters five years after the Marawi siege.

Liningding said some

families relocated elsewhere.

“They want to return but the government won’t allow them yet,” he said.

Mayor Majul Gandamra said water remains the number one problem if the residents are allowed back inside the MAA.

Gamdamra said the Local Water Utilities Administra tion (LWUA) has yet to start constructing the P225-million bulk water system in Marawi.

He said LWUA has not even laid a single water pipe in the MAA and has not drilled a water pumping station in Barangay Caloocan.

“Sometimes, gusto ko sana sisigaw (I wanted to shout) out of exasperation. Why are they taking it too long?” he said. (Froilan Gal lardo/MindaNews)

NOTICE OF LOSS

Notice to the public that CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO of legal age, widow, Filipino and a resident of Davao City;

That she is the holder of One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Four (1,574) Shares of Capital Stock with the Davao Doctors Hospital (Clinica Hilario), Inc.

That the Davao Doctors Hospital (Clinica Hilario) Inc. had issued Certificate of Stocks in her name corresponding to her Shares of Stocks to wit:

Name of Stockholder Certificate of Stock No. No. of Shares

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 1666 8

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 2240 21

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 2585 38

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 1131 21

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 1403 14

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 799 4

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 998 17

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 487 30

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 3023 76

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 5061 45

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 5752 229

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 4270 163

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 4290 90

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 4317 170

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 4338 98

CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO 9568 225

TOTAL SHARES 1,574

That the above-mentioned Shares of Stock issued by the Davao Doctors Hospital (Clinica Hilario), Inc. was lost, despite all diligent effort to locate including the surrounding premises thereof but the same proved futile and vain;

That CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO hereby declares that the above-mentioned Certificates of Stocks as lost for all intents and legal purposes;

That CECILIA S. ESTANISLAO executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth and to inform the Davao Doctors Hospital (Clinica Hilario), Inc. or any government agency, office or department about the facts statedabove and at the same time request the above-mentioned hospital for the Re-issuance of Certificate of Stocks herein indicated. Per Doc. No. 13; Page No. 4; Book No. VII; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public REMIE A. CALATRAVA, CPA of Davao City.

(MT-Oct. 21, 24, & 31, 2022)

Absolutely affordable, new Redmi A1, coming out soon

CHRISTMAS comes early for Xiaomi fans, as the smartphone brand sets to unleash yet another beyond-the-price deal for the launch of the Redmi A1, consistent with its mission of making technology accessible to all.

Power-packed with a quality camera, a huge battery, a large display, and a powerful chipset, the Redmi A1 is not short on specs – as befits an early holiday surprise for Pinoy shoppers.

Now, unli-sharing of fun and “bida” moments is within easier reach, as Redmi A1 is made surpris ingly very affordable for a measly Php 3,999.

However, this unbe lievably discounted price is exclusively available for a very limited time, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 13. After the promo period, the phone reverts back to its standard retail price of Php 4,499, which is still extremely affordable for its specs and features.

As an added post-promo bonus, Xiaomi will give Bluetooth speaker free bies to buyers after Nov. 13 until supplies last.

Quality specs, features

Sporting an elegant design, the Redmi A1 has a flat frame build and comes in three different colors: Light Green, Light Blue, and Black. Watching movies and binge gaming with friends is a delight with its crystal clear 6.52” full-screen display, which gives off a superb visual experience.

For creating and shar ing star-quality photos and videos, the phone’s AIpowered 8MP rear dual camera is great at captur ing your day’s memorable

moments, along with the snappy 5MP selfie shooter in front.

Its long-lasting 5000mAh battery has got you covered all day, and boosted with a 10W fast charging. On a full charge, the Redmi A1 can last up to 30 call hours, 22 hours of video playback, and 161 hours of music.

The dual-SIM Redmi device takes power from the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset. It also has 3GB of RAM and 64GB ROM, which can expand up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

To learn more about Redmi A1 and avail of the ultra-affordable, earlybird promo price on Xi aomi offline stores.